“That’s not how I pictured the script ending,” Canadian triathlete and medal hopeful Simon Whitfield said after he crashed minutes into the cycling portion of the triathlon, ending his Olympics.(Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Coming back from a frightening injury, celebrated Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie finished 11th in the competition. London 2012 was the former world champion’s last Olympics.(MICHAEL DALDER/REUTERS)

After losing his grip on his legs, German diver Stephan Feck falls flat on his back in what has come to be known the “worst Olympic dive ever.”(TIM WIMBORNE)

After coming back from a debilitating hip injury, Canadian medal-favourite Paula Findlay finished last in the triathlon. “I just want to apologize. I feel terrible. I’m really sorry to everybody, to Canada. I had big hopes for myself,” Findlay said with tears streaming down her face.(Frank Gunn/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

In a matter of seconds, the Canadian men's relay team went from jubilation to heartache. After thinking they had captured a bronze medal, the team learned they were disqualified from the race. Runner Jared Connaughton stepped on the line during the race.(Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Australian pole-vaulter Steve Hooker couldn’t recapture the magic he had in Beijing. The former Olympic champion was eliminated from the final without clearing a height.(PHIL NOBLE/REUTERS)

The South African relay team’s dreams were nearly dashed after Ofentse Mogawane crashed in the 4x400 relay semi-final. The team was re-instated after an appeal, but still finished last in the final.(DAVID GRAY/REUTERS)

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